end of an era

National Zoo Throwing “A Giant Farewell to cele-bear-ate our giant pandas” as they depart for China

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

Oh God, it’s really happening – brutal post from the National Zoo this morning:

“Get ready to PAW-TAY! We’re throwing PandaPalooza: A Giant Farewell to cele-bear-ate our giant pandas, sponsored in part by The Boeing Company. Visit the Zoo between Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 1 for daily events, family-friendly activities and tasty treats provided by the Embassy of People’s Republic of China. #PandaPalooza, brought to you by entertainment partner, Events DC, is the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji as they depart for China. (more…)

Kelly’s Irish Times Building For Sale and rarely has there ever been a more brutal, coming/potential, end of an era

By Prince Of Petworth


14 F Street, NW

Ed. Note: In December 2022 we shared the sad news that Kelly’s Irish Times announced “the passing of our founder and patriarch, Hugh Kelly”.

Thanks to Brian K. for sharing the massive news that Kelly’s Irish Times Pub is for sale:

“14 F St NW represents a rare opportunity to acquire a freestanding restaurant/retail building only two blocks from Union Station on the border of the Capitol Hill/East End submarkets. (more…)

Crushingly Sad News About Great Wall Szechuan House from Tim Carman: “will close this December.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1527 14th Street, NW

This is a very tough one. Great Wall is always prominently mentioned when we discuss best Chinese in town.  On Sunday Tim Carman tweeted: “My heart breaks to report that Great Wall Szechuan House will close this December. But I’m glad May Kuang and Yuan Chen, the partners in life and blisteringly good mala dishes, will finally get the retirement they deserve. Thank you both for feeding us so well for so long!”

Back in February 2020 we learned that, the Great Wall Szechuan House restaurant was for sale on 14th Street but would remain open until sold. Stay tuned for more info on that front.

For those unfamiliar with the magnificent and always reliable Great Wall Szechuan House: (more…)

Dirty Water closes after 6 years on H Street, NE. H Street Country Club also said to have closed

By Prince Of Petworth


816 H Street, NE Ed. Note: The People’s Kitchen coming to the first floors here

Thanks to all who messaged us about both H Street, NE bars recently closing. Dirty Water opened here back in September 2017.

Dirty Water tweeted last night: “We are closed for good. Thanks to everyone who made DW what it was for 6 years.” (more…)

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